The Loaf Blog

Baker position available

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-05-06T09:40:00Z

We are currently advertising for a full time, experienced baker to work 40 hours a week in Crich. The role involves nights and early mornings and experience of artisan breads, sourdoughs and continental breads is preferable. The job description is below and further details are available on the DirectGov website.

Apply to andrew@theloaf.co.uk with a CV and covering letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

Baker – the loaf
Job Description

Job Purpose

1.1 To prepare and produce a variety of artisan breads, confectionery, savouries and pastries and cakes for
the bakery according to predetermined production plans and to set time frames.

Main Duties

2.1 Measuring, mixing, cutting and baking of all breads, confectionery, savouries and pastries and
cakes for the bakery according to predetermined production plans and to set time frames.
2.2 To place orders and accept deliveries where necessary.
2.3 To manage the predetermined production plans.
2.4 To ensure that machinery is cleaned and maintained appropriately
2.5 To advise the Managing Director or his deputy regarding any business opportunities that may
come to light within the bakery operations.
2.6 To work with the Managing Director to train him in the operations of a commercial bakery
2.7 To work with the Managing Director to ensure orders are placed in a timely manner
2.8 To manage wastage during production
2.9 To record temperatures and other items as determined by processes and procedures

Responsible for

3.1 Promoting and operating a safe working environment
3.2 Ensuring that all procedures and processes are adhered to.
3.3 Ensuring a customer focused approach.

Responsible to

4.1 The Managing Director

Menu in Crich week commencing 6 May

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-05-06T07:00:35Z

Tuesday 7 May
Dish of the day: Coronation chicken & seed mango salad
Soup: Roasted tomato and chickpea

Wednesday 8 May
Dish of the day: Coronation chicken & seed mango salad
Soup: Roasted tomato and chickpea

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Cherry tomato, leek and Gorgonzola
Desserts: Tiramisu, Lime and chocolate cheesecake, Poached pear frangipane tart

Thursday 9 May
Dish of the day: Chestnut mushroom burgers
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Friday 10 May
Dish of the day: Chestnut mushroom burgers
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Saturday 11 May
Dish of the day: Provencal tart served with salads
Soup: Pea and courgette

Sunday 12 May
Dish of the day: Provencal tart served with salads
Soup: Pea and courgette

Menu in Crich week commencing 29 April

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-04-29T07:11:00Z

Tuesday 30 April
Dish of the day: Leek and seed flan
Soup: Potato and sweetcorn chowder

Wednesday 1 May
Dish of the day: Leek and seed flan
Soup: Potato and sweetcorn chowder

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Sweet potato (shaved), gorgonzola, pecorino, pinenuts and sage
Desserts: Tiramisu, Poached pear frangipan tart, Orange and ginger cheesecake

Thursday 2 May
Dish of the day: Tuna Nicoise salad
Soup: 5 root soup with bacon

Friday 3 May
Dish of the day: Tuna Nicoise salad
Soup: 5 root soup with bacon

Saturday 4 May
Dish of the day: Lentil ragu
Soup: Red lentil, red pepper and coconut soup

Sunday 5 May
Dish of the day: Lentil ragu
Soup: Red lentil, red pepper and coconut soup

Menu in Crich week commencing 22 April

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-04-22T09:04:38Z

Tuesday 23 April
Dish of the day: Lancashire hotpot
Soup: pea & courgette soup

Wednesday 24 April
Dish of the day: Lancashire hotpot
Soup: Pea & courgette soup

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Butternut squash (shaved), red pepper, caramelised onion and thyme
Desserts: Tiramisu, Lime and chocolate cheesecake, Rhubarb and custard tart

Thursday 25 april
Dish of the day: Caramelised garlic & goats cheese tart
Soup: Lentil & smoked bacon

Friday 26 April
Dish of the day: Caramelised garlic & goats cheese tart
Soup: Lentil & smoked bacon

Saturday 27 April
Dish of the day: Mushroom lasagne
Soup: French onion soup

Sunday 28 April
Dish of the day: Mushroom lasagne
Soup: French onion soup

Menu in Crich week commencing 15 April

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-04-15T07:25:32Z

Tuesday 16 April
Dish of the day: Homity pie served with seasonal salads
Soup: Roast tomato soup

Wednesday 17 April
Dish of the day: Homity pie served with seasonal salads
Soup: Roast tomato soup

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Prosciutto crudo, grilled courgette, goat's cheese and mint
Desserts: Tiramisu, Rhubarb tart, lime and chocolate cheesecake

Thursday 18 April
Dish of the day: Spring vegetable casserole
Soup: Butternut squash and goats cheese

Friday 19 April
Dish of the day: Spring vegetable casserole
Soup: Butternut squash and goats cheese

Saturday 20 April
Dish of the day: Minted pea bruschetta
Soup: Mushroom

Sunday 21 April
Dish of the day: Minted pea bruschetta
Soup: Mushroom

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 1 April

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-04-02T11:22:18Z

Tuesday 2 April
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie served with seasonal salads
Soup: Spinach, chorizo and chickpea

Wednesday 3 April
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie served with seasonal salads
Soup: Spinach chorizo and chickpea

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Puttanesca - Cherry tomato, anchovies, capers and kalamata olives
Desserts: Orange and ginger cheesecake, Tiramisu, Rhubarb tart

Thursday 4 April
Dish of the day: Spring chicken one pot
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Friday 5 April
Dish of the day: Spring chicken one pot
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Saturday 6 April
Dish of the day: Butternut squash & fennel lasagne
Soup: Pea and mint

Sunday 7 April
Dish of the day: Butternut squash & fennel lasagne
Soup: Pea and mint

Menu in Crich week commencing 25 March

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-03-25T10:51:00Z

Tuesday 26 March
Dish of the day: Chinese - style braised beef one pot served with spring greens
Soup: Tomato

Wednesday 27 March
Dish of the day: Chinese-style braised beef one pot served with spring greens
Soup: Tomato

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Sauteed fennel, tallegio cheese, pecorino, pine nuts and herbs
Desserts: Rhubarb tart, lemon cheesecake, Tiramisu

Thursday 28 March
Dish of the day: Red pepper, mushroom & leek lasagne
Soup: Butternut squash and goats cheese

Friday 29 March
Dish of the day: Red pepper, mushroom & leek lasagne
Soup: Butternut squash and goats cheese

Saturday 30 March
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie
Soup: French onion soup

Sunday 31 March
CLOSED FOR EASTER SUNDAY

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Lovely Blog post

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-03-25T08:42:39Z

Elinor, who recently attended one of my courses, has written this lovely Blog post.

Thanks Elinor !

Menu in Crich week commencing 11 March

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-03-12T11:49:11Z

Tuesday 12 March
Dish of the day: Tuna pasta bake served with seasonal salads
Soup: Mushroom

Wednesday 13 March
Dish of the day: Tuna pasta bake served with seasonal salads
Soup: Mushroom

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Bianco & salad - Robiola, Ricotta and Buffalo Mozzarela cheeses, thyme and oregano topped with salad of rocket and cherry tomatoes
Desserts: Chocolate velvet cream pie, Lemon tart, Apple almond tart, tiramisu

Thursday 14 March
Dish of the day: Luxury fish pie served with seasonal greens
Soup: Roasted vegetable soup

Friday 15 March
Dish of the day: Luxury fish pie served with seasonal greens
Soup: Roasted vegetable soup

Saturday 16 March
Dish of the day: Vegetable hot pot
Soup: Broccoli & stilton

Sunday 17 March
WE ARE CLOSED TODAY

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 4 March

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-03-04T12:46:56Z

Tuesday 5 March
Dish of the day: Baked frittata with pasta, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese, served with seasonal salads
Soup: French onion

Wednesday 6 March
Dish of the day: Baked frittata with pasta, sun-dried tomatoes and cheese, served with seasonal salads
Soup: French onion

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza special of the week: Pesto, salami and buffalo mozzarella
Desserts: Apple almond tart, tiramisu, orange and ginger cheesecake

Thursday 7 March
Dish of the day: Shepherds pie served with stir-fried cabbage
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Friday 8 March
Dish of the day: Shepherds pie served with stir-fried cabbage
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Saturday 9 March
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie served with salads
Soup: Broccoli & stilton

Sunday 10 March
Dish of the day: Bacon, egg and spinach pie served with salads
Soup: Broccoli & stilton

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 18 February

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-02-18T11:01:27Z

Tuesday 19 February
Dish of the day: Baked frittata with pasta, sundried tomatoes and cheese. Served with seasonal salads
Soup: Cream of mushroom

Wednesday 20 February
Dish of the day: Baked frittata with pasta, sundried tomatoes and cheese. Served with seasonal salads
Soup: Cream of mushroom

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Bacon, egg, Grana Padano and rocket
Desserts: Chocolate velvet cream pie, toffee apple cheesecake, poached pear frangipane tart, tiramisu

Thursday 21 February
Dish of the day: Peppered mushroom & Cropwell Bishop Stilton pie served with buttery mash and savoy cabbage
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Friday 22 February
Dish of the day: Peppered mushroom & Cropwell Bishop Stilton pie served with buttery mash and savoy cabbage
Soup: Roasted vegetable

Saturday 23 February
Dish of the day: Butternut squash ravioli
Soup: Five root soup with bacon

Sunday 24 February
Dish of the day: Butternut squash ravioli
Soup: Five root soup with bacon

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 4 February

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-02-03T16:22:00Z

Tuesday 5 February
Dish of the day: Spinach tart served with seasonal salads
Soup: Broccoli & blue cheese

Wednesday 6 February
Dish of the day: Spinach tart served with seasonal salads
Soup: Broccoli & blue cheese

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Sweet potato (shaved), gorgonzola, pecorino, pinenuts and sage
Desserts: Tiramisu, Seville orange meringue pie, Toffee apple cheesecake

Thursday 7 February
Dish of the day: Fishcakes served with a warm green bean salad
Soup: Roasted vegetable soup

Friday 8 February
Dish of the day: Fishcakes served with a warm green bean salad
Soup: Roasted vegetable soup

Saturday 9 February
Dish of the day: Sweet potato and sweetcorn burgers
Soup: French onion

Sunday 10 February
Dish of the day: Sweet potato and sweetcorn burgers
Soup: French onion

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 28 January

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-01-28T08:30:00Z

Tuesday 29 January
Dish of the day: Aubergine parmigiana served with warm salads
Soup: Tuscan bean and vegetable

Wednesday 30 January
Dish of the day: Aubergine parmigiana served with warm salads
Soup: Tuscan bean and vegetable

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Cherry tomato, leek and Gorgonzola
Desserts: Tiramisu, tarte au citron, chocolate velvet cream pie

Thursday 31 January
Dish of the day: Fish pie served with seasonal greens
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Friday 1 February
Dish of the day: Fish pie served with seasonal greens
Soup: Carrot and coriander

Saturday 2 February
Dish of the day: Cottage pie served with glazed vegetables
Soup: Leek and potato

Sunday 3 February
Dish of the day: Cottage pie served with glazed vegetables
Soup: Leek and potato

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

Menu in Crich week commencing 21 January

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-01-20T18:17:00Z

Tuesday 22 January
Dish of the day: Spanish style chicken bake served with seasonal vegetables
Soup: Minestrone

Wednesday 23 January
Dish of the day: Spanish style chicken bake served with seasonal vegetables
Soup: Minestrone

Wednesday night is Pizza night
Pizza of the week: Puttanesca - Cherry tomato, anchovies, capers and kalamata olives
Desserts: Apple pie, Blueberry cheesecake, Tiramisu

Thursday 24 January
Dish of the day: Sweetcorn & sweet potato burgers served with salads
Soup: Spinach, chickpea and chorizo

Friday 25 January
Dish of the day: Sweetcorn & seed sweet potato burgers served with salads
Soup: Spinach, chickpea and chorizo

Saturday 26 January
Dish of the day: Lentil ragu served with fresh pasta
Soup: Potato and sweetcorn chowder

Sunday 27 January
Dish of the day: Lentil ragu served with fresh pasta
Soup: Potato and sweetcorn chowder

Though we do our best to stick to it, the menu is always subject to change.

News update

nospam@example.com (Andrew Auld) — 2013-01-17T12:44:36Z

Matlock Farmer's Market cancelled

Please note that the monthly farmer's market held in the centre of Matlock will not take place this month because of the heavy snow forecast.
Some traders may still be there but we will not. However, our shop in Matlock Green will be open with our usual full range of Saturday breads as well as a full café service.

French Bread Making Course

This week's bread making course will go ahead on Sunday whatever the weather. The best way in and out of Crich is via the A610 and Bullbridge Hill. This is a bus route and is usually kept clear of snow and ice.

Buy bread from the loaf online

Try the new online shopping service, DE4 Food. Simple to use, it gives you the opportunity to select a range of different products like meats, cheeses, bread, fruit and vegetables and groceries. Like an online supermarket, but with all the products locally produced, it is a convenient way of doing your weekly shop. Bread from the loaf is available every week through this site.
You can keep up with the latest news about our business and look at a calendar of events coming up on the news page.